Best Guido And Rob Podcasts (2025)

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Why we misuse ‘literally.’ How ham radio got its name. District 17:42

1d ago17:42

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1057. Why do people use "literally" when they mean "figuratively"? This week, we look at how the meaning of "literally" changed over time. Plus, we look at how amateur radio operators came to be known as "hams" and why the term stuck. The "literally"segment was written by Valerie Fridland, a professor of linguistics at the University of Nevada in R…

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Niels Eggerding (Frederique Constant MD) and Guido Benedini (Watch Angels) Talk Colaboration 43:34

2d ago43:34

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Follow the hosts on Instagram @alonbenjoseph, @scarlintheshire, @davaucher and @robnudds. Thanks to @skillymusic for the theme tune.

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102. Bruno Roche: Responsible Business in a Time of Disruption 54:28

4d ago54:28

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Bruno Roche, former Chief Economist and Managing Director at Mars Corporation, is now leading efforts at ONEsociety, a foundation and consultancy aiming to drive systemic change in the impact economy. Bruno shares his expertise on navigating today's geopolitical landscape, technological advancements like AI, and the ethical frameworks that underpin…

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How to be a ghostwriter, with Dan Gerstein 33:40

6d ago33:40

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1056. Ghostwriting is more than just anonymous book writing — it’s a thriving industry. Dan Gerstein, founder of Gotham Ghostwriters, shares how writers can break into ghostwriting, what types of projects are available, and how much top ghostwriters earn. Plus, we explore the ethical considerations of ghostwriting and how the industry is evolving. …

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Why some holidays have apostrophes. Why Californians say ‘the 405.’ MIGD 18:55

8d ago18:55

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1055. Ever wonder why some holidays have apostrophes while others don’t? We look at Mother’s Day, Veterans Day, and Presidents’ Day. Then, we look at why Southern Californians say "the 405" while the rest of the country skips "the" in front of freeway names. The "apostrophe" segment is by Karen Lunde, a former Quick & Dirty Tips editor and digital …

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What if Superman and the Fantastic Four teamed up to fight Galactus? From Marvel & DC Comics Superman / Fantastic Four #1 49:19

9d ago49:19

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Before the Fantastic Four (with Galactus) and Superman hit the big screen again, they are on our podcast! We kick things off with Galactus' first 1966 appearance courtesy Stan Lee & Jack Kirby before seeing the giant purple world eater tangle with both the first family of Marvel and the Man of Steel in Dan Jurgens' 1999 outing. We wrap up by ponder…

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Progress For Progress's Sake? Has Watch Movement Development Gone Far Enough? 59:43

9d ago59:43

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Follow the hosts on Instagram @alonbenjoseph, @scarlintheshire, @davaucher and @robnudds. Thanks to @skillymusic for the theme tune.

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Word games and the joy of playing every day, with Lex Friedman 25:57

13d ago25:57

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1054. Ever wonder what goes into designing daily word games? Lex Friedman, creator of Lex.games, shares his journey from puzzle lover to puzzle maker, how he keeps his games fresh, and why some puzzles stump even the best players. Plus, we talk typos, accessibility, and the psychology of great wordplay. If you enjoy Wordle, crosswords, or Connectio…

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'Toeing' the line. Metonymy versus synecdoche. Ghost town mad 17:10

15d ago17:10

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1053. If you’ve ever hesitated between ‘toe the line’ and ‘tow the line,’ this episode is for you. We look at the phrase's history to clear up the confusion. Then, we look at metonymy and synecdoche — powerful literary devices that can make your writing more compelling. The metonymy segment was written by Jim Norrena, MFA, who has been writing and …

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Georges Brunet Of ZRC 1904 Dives Into The Depths Of The Brand's Past 1:08:46

17d ago1:08:46

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Follow the hosts on Instagram @alonbenjoseph, @scarlintheshire, @davaucher and @robnudds. Thanks to @skillymusic for the theme tune.

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Wordplay and cartoons: Inside the making of 'AB@C,' with Rob Meyerson and Dan Misdea 18:14

20d ago18:14

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1052. What do “CDB” and “U11 2” have in common? They’re both examples of gramograms! This week, I chat with writer Rob Meyerson and New Yorker cartoonist Dan Misdea about their book "AB@C," a fun collection of gramograms—letters, numbers, and symbols that form words when read aloud. We look at the history of this quirky wordplay and the artistic pr…

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101. Embrace Vulnerability: Insights from Ann Tenbrunsel and Lenny Wong on Avoiding Blind Spots and Navigating Human Fallibility 39:12

21d ago39:12

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Today we hear from Ann Tenbrunsel, the David E. Gallo Professor of Business Ethics at the University of Notre Dame, and Lenny Wong, a retired research professor at the US Army War College. Explore how positive illusions about our ethicality lead to overlooked blind spots and understand the importance of embracing vulnerability for fostering trust a…

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Does 'book-book' make sense? Fun words for jigsaw lovers. Chilly chickens. 14:45

22d ago14:45

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1051. This week, we look at doubled words, like "salad-salad" or "job-job," and what the repetition is actually telling us. Then, in honor of National Puzzle Day, we look at the history of jigsaw puzzles and some fun words from the industry such as "whimsy" and "puzzband." The "puzzle" segment is by Karen Lunde, a former Quick & Dirty Tips editor a…

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What if Lois Lane thought Superman abandoned her & hijinks ensued? From Superman's Girl Friend Lois Lane #30 51:32

23d ago51:32

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On this episode, it's Superman's girl friend (two words): Lois Lane! We talk the origins of everyone's favorite "girl reporter" and kick things off with a 1944 story that sees Lois stepping out on her own sans Superman. Then, we zero in on a 1962 issue of Superman's Girl Friend Lois Lane that sees the Daily Planet dynamo be "abandoned" by Superman …

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How Often Do The Experts Get Their Watches Serviced? 54:50

24d ago54:50

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Follow the hosts on Instagram @alonbenjoseph, @scarlintheshire, @davaucher and @robnudds. Thanks to @skillymusic for the theme tune.

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The secret to writing a good memoir, with Wendy Dale 19:35

27d ago19:35

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1050. This week, I talk with Wendy Dale, author of "The Memoir Engineering System," about how to write a compelling memoir. We look at the differences between memoir and autobiography, the importance of plot, and why outlining can save writers years of work. Wendy shares practical tips on crafting scenes, connecting events, and handling sensitive t…

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Quotation marks in 1906. Starting stories in the middle. Road trip words. 17:26

29d ago17:26

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1049. I came across a hilarious entry about quotation marks in an old usage guide and had to share it. Then, we look at a technique that can work for both fiction and nonfiction writing — starting a story in the middle. The "in medias res" segment is by Karen Lunde, a former Quick & Dirty Tips editor and digital pioneer who's been spinning words in…

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Wakey, Wakey! Awake's Lilian Thibault Shares A Watchmaking Message For The Future 1:00:09

1M ago1:00:09

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Follow the hosts on Instagram @alonbenjoseph, @scarlintheshire, @davaucher and @robnudds. Thanks to @skillymusic for the theme tune.

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'Rebel with a Clause,' the movie, with Ellen Jovin and Brandt Johnson 24:51

1M ago24:51

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1048. Ellen Jovin set up a folding table on the street in all 50 U.S. states to talk with people about grammar, which led to the book "Rebel with a Clause." Now, her story, and the story of people who talked with her, is a movie by the same name. Mignon talked with Ellen and her documentarian husband, Brandt Johnson, about what they learned about b…

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From "august" to "August." Why the union is always "strong." Nee nee 15:50

1M ago15:50

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1047. This week, we look at word pairs like "august/August" that change their meaning when capitalized and how you can make your meaning clear. Then, we look at how we got to the point where U.S. presidents always seem to say, "The state of the union is STRONG," in their State of the Union addresses. 🔗 Share your familect recording in a WhatsApp ch…

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What if Jimmy Olsen became a werewolf, a woman & was friends with a leprechaun? From DC Comics Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen #44 52:36

1M ago52:36

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Ready for some silver age silliness? For the first time, we are talking Superman's best pal: Jimmy Olsen! We start with a brief history of the redheaded sidekick, his first "official" appearance back in 1941, and an issue of Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen that seems our hero transform into a werewolf, don drag to pretend to be a woman, befriend a lepre…

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Year in Review: Scarlett and Rob Look Back on 2024 and Ahead to 2025 1:12:43

1M ago1:12:43

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Follow the hosts on Instagram @alonbenjoseph, @scarlintheshire, @davaucher and @robnudds. Thanks to @skillymusic for the theme tune.By Rob Nudds & Alon Ben Joseph

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The psychology of fandom, with Jennifer Lynn Barnes 23:03

1M ago23:03

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1046. Jennifer Lynn Barnes, author of the "Inheritance Games" books, discusses how writing from different points of view can help readers connect with characters in different ways. We also talked about her book recommendations, and how the "Grey's Anatomy" pilot surprised her by having almost all the elements she had identified as important for the…

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Does 'Wicked' have a grammar error? What is the 'neck of the woods'? To be Frances 14:41

1M ago14:41

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1045. A listener asked if the song "The Wizard and I" should actually be "The Wizard and Me," so we look at how you can tell. And then we look at interesting idioms about familiar places: "neck of the woods," "stomping grounds," and "haunts." The "neck of the woods" segment was written by Karen Lunde, a former Quick and Dirty Tips editor who has cr…

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Audicle Analysis — Will The Swatch Group Save The Watch Industry ONCE AGAIN! 46:53

2M ago46:53

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Follow the hosts on Instagram @robnudds, @alonbenjoseph, and @davaucher. Thanks to @skillymusic for the theme tune.

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The case of the mystery dialect, with Natalie Schilling 20:00

2M ago20:00

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1044. Today, I'm talking about a strange disappearance that forensic linguist Natalie Schilling worked on that she calls "the case of the mystery dialect." This is the original bonus segment from our conversation back in October. Grammarpaloozians who support the show get these segments right when they come out, and maybe more importantly, give us …

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What if we celebrated our 150th episode with a review of the What If TV series, plus our favorite alternate universes & hopes for the future? 1:05:34

2M ago1:05:34

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It's our sesquicentennial! We are joined by frequent guest Elliot from ElliotComicArt as we celebrate our 150th episode! We are going back to our roots with a conversation about the third & final season of What If plus a look back at some of our favorite past episodes and a glance forward at what's coming in the future. Ep. 150 What if we celebrate…

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2024 words of the year, with John Kelly 44:08

2M ago44:08

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1043. "Skibidi," "polarization," "brat," "demure," "enshittification," and more. You might get whiplash from the vacillating vibes of all the words the dictionaries chose this year. I joined John Kelly, former vice president of editorial at Dictionary.com, to romp through all the choices and contenders. Find John at https://mashedradish.com 🔗 Share…

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Squale's Andrea Maggi Talks To Alon About The Brand's 65th Anniversary 54:18

2M ago54:18

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Follow the hosts on Instagram @robnudds, @alonbenjoseph, and @davaucher. Thanks to @skillymusic for the theme tune.

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Twee pop, bumbershoot, amongst, and more, with Ben Yagoda 14:40

2M ago14:40

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1042. Today, I have the bonus segment from my interview with Ben Yagoda back in September. Ben is the author of the book "Gobsmacked: The British Invasion of American English," and we talked about the words "twee," "vet," the two spellings of "gray," the surprising origins of "football" and "soccer," and more. Grammarpaloozians who support the show…

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'Home' for the holidays. False friends. Hello, Dentist. 14:17

2M ago14:17

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1041. Today, we talk about the word "home" and its meaning beyond just a structure, and then we talk about false friends — words in different languages that don't mean what you think they mean. The "home" segment was written by Valerie Fridland, a professor of linguistics at the University of Nevada in Reno and the author of "Like, Literally, Dude:…

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A Watchmaking Journey With Eric Van Leeuwen — Part Two 54:52

2M ago54:52

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Follow the hosts on Instagram @robnudds, @alonbenjoseph, and @davaucher. Thanks to @skillymusic for the theme tune.

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Struggling with AI: Job loss, energy use, and more, with Christopher Penn 22:55

2M ago22:55

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1040. The downsides of AI bother me a lot — job loss, energy use, and the content tsunami. But I also think it's critically important to understand what this technology can do and how it's likely to change the way we work and live. In this Grammarpalooza bonus segment, I talked with Christopher Penn about how he thinks about these problems. 🔗 Join …

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